Computer Skills 1. Explain the purpose of each item: a. Computer system b. Monitor c. Mouse d. Keyboard e. Central Processing Unit f. Hard disk g. Scanner h. CD ROM i. Modem j. Printer k. Network I. Diskette 2. What are computers good for? a. Documents and books b. Databases c. Calculations d. Communications e. Research f. Fun 3. Do one of the following: a. Type and print a thank-you note. b. Play an educational game. 4. Do one of the following: a. Visit an office and see how a computer helps that person with their work. b. Visit a computer sales person and have them give a demonstration of the latest technology. 5. Know the home row of the keyboard. a. Show the proper hand position on the keyboard. b. Explain why proper hand position is important. c. Type on an elementary typing program such as Sticky Bear or Mavis Beacon.

Helps 1. Find a current computer book or dictionary with the definitions. Use correct terminology, but find illustrations to help children understand the concepts. 2. a. Documents and books— Word processors are primarily designed to create letters, reports, and documents. Desktop publishing programs help combine graphics with text.

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